A Week Back in GA

Ellijay has it's very own Chinese cooking theatre. It was a great meal and a great visit. We loved seeing Jan and Doug again.

This was a wonderful return to a favorite time and place for Larry and me. When we lived in Gainesville, we would always take a day or two to getaway into the North Georgia hills to be a part of the change of season. This time we stayed at Alpine Ranch in the Mtn Lake Resort between Cleveland and Helen.

It seemed like we had the place to ourselves. It was so quiet and beautiful.

They supplied free firewood and free ladybugs.

By the end of the week, it was warm enough to go for a ride in the paddle boats, but still cold enough in the evening to have a fire.

This is the pavillion at the top of the mountain in the resort.

In the pasture in the valley the horses would wait for the sun to come on over the mountain in the mornings, then they would sprall out in the grass and sleep in the warm sun. Then before you know it the sun would be going down behind the mountain on the other side. So, the valley was in mountain shadows for a big part of the day.

The clubhouse was a great hangout for those of us who wanted to play a little pool. When Eric joined in the game, Kelly worked on her gift quilt for Ginger's baby.

Larry was on cloud nine having the guys all to himself. There is nothing a father enjoys more than showing his sons how to beat Minnisota Fats.


My favorite part of the trip was the time we spent in Helen with Casey and Kelly, and Eric and Jennifer.

The fudge was irresistable.

Dahlonega was fun as well. Eric met us there one afternoon just in time to pan for gold.